Sound Tigers notebook: Gallant signs NHL contract; Arcobello promoted

Updated 10:00 am, Wednesday, February 6, 2013

GALLANT SIGNS: Brett Gallant has been one of the toughest players in the AHL since he signed with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers almost two years ago. Playing more regularly this year, he earned his first NHL contract Tuesday.The New York Islanders announced that they've signed Gallant, 24, to an entry-level NHL deal, which covers the rest of this season. He played last year on an AHL contract and had been on an AHL contract this year. He'll remain with the Sound Tigers for now.

Gallant has 22 fighting majors this season, two shy of Graham Belak's 2003-04 team record. He has 174 penalty minutes, third in the AHL; his cousin, teammate Nathan McIver, is second with 200, trailing only Providence's Bobby Robins (223).

BIG BROTHERS: The Sound Tigers will host "Big Brothers Big Sisters Day" at Webster Bank Arena during their game Sunday against Worcester. Fans can sign up to be a mentor or enroll a child in the program. Contact the team at 203-334-4625.